Advising Florida

Want to see a sea cow? Head over to the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. Stand on the observation platform to see hundreds of manatees swimming below, each weighing about 2000 pounds and measuring up to12 feet long. Afterwards, stroll down the 900 foot Tidal Walkway Nature Trail to see vibrant birds and animal life in their natural habitat.

Jump into gallons of fun and attractions at Adventure Island in Tampa. Twist and turn on the Riptide slide before plunging 50 feet below and dodge crashing waterfalls while floating down the Rambling Bayou. Stay cool when you rent your private Chickee Hut. Fuel up at Surfside Café or Mango Joe's. Go ahead get your weekend pass!

Catch a rising star or indie movie at the Tampa Theatre. Experience a theater built in the heyday of majestic movie palaces. Theater goers love sitting under the deep-blue dome ceiling with a starry nighttime sky to watch the best independent, foreign and documentary films featuring emerging and established performers.

There is a lot of kidding around going on at the Glazer Children's Museum of Tampa. Kids can pilot a cruise ship, paint with light, and build a city at over 170 fun and challenging "interactive" themed attractions. There is a world of fun waiting for kids to explore, discover and do!